In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has reaffirmed the constitutional authority of state governments to regulate lotteries and gaming activities within their jurisdictions. This decision nullifies the National Lottery Act, marking a significant victory for Lagos State and a step towards true federalism. The case, identified as Suit No. SC/1/2008, was brought before Read More…
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Supreme Court weakens federalism, strengthens unitary system
THE Supreme Court on Thursday, July 11, 2024 made landmark judgements on local government areas, LGAs, in the country. First, it gave the salutary order that they must be run by elected persons. Its second order that LGAs be paid directly by the centre, seeks more or less, to de-link them from the states they are located. In other words, it Read More…
The new NNPCL is professional, says Professor Bart Nnaji
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is now run professionally like an efficient private sector organisation, according to a former Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, who is also a major player in the energy industry. “When the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) became the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) Read More…
Court of Appeal affirms APC’s Gawuna as Kano State Governor
The Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the tribunal judgment, confirming Nasiru Gawuna, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the governor of Kano State. Justice Moore Adumein, delivering the unanimous judgment, ruled that Abba Yusuf, the former governor, was not qualified to contest the election, affirming Gawuna’s victory. The election dispute arose after the Read More…
Sunak shakes cabinet, appoints Cameron Foreign Secretary
In a surprising move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak executed a cabinet reshuffle on Monday, appointing former leader David Cameron as the new foreign minister. This decision came after Sunak dismissed interior minister Suella Braverman, whose criticism of the police had jeopardised Sunak’s authority. Sunak’s reshuffle indicates a strategic shift, opting for a more centrist Read More…
Labour Party Leader Peter Obi criticises Supreme Court ruling, vows to fight for ‘New Nigeria’
The leader of Nigeria’s opposition Labour Party, Peter Obi, expressed his criticism on Monday regarding the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which upheld President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February elections. Obi also pledged to persist in his fight for a “New Nigeria.” The Supreme Court’s decision on October 26 dismissed the attempt to overturn the Read More…
Supreme Court upholds President Tinubu’s election win amid opposition’s frustration
Nigeria’s Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Thursday, confirming President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory and thereby concluding the legal challenge posed by his two principal rivals, who alleged irregularities marred his win. The Supreme Court’s ruling solidifies 71-year-old Tinubu’s mandate to lead Africa’s most populous nation, currently grappling with multifaceted challenges, including double-digit inflation, foreign Read More…
Supreme Court dismisses APM’s, reserves judgment on Atiku and Obi’s presidential election appeals
The Supreme Court has been actively addressing significant appeals related to the 2023 presidential election. In a recent ruling, the court dismissed the appeal filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), challenging the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Justice Inyang Okoro, leading a panel of seven Read More…
PEPC Verdict: Nigeria’s Political Opera Unfolds on the Judicial Stage
In a pivotal development on the Nigerian political landscape, the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) delivered its verdict on September 6, 2023, firmly affirming President Bola Tinubu’s election victory. This landmark judgement, rendered in Abuja, Nigeria, has reverberated across the nation, underscoring its significance in the ongoing discourse surrounding the country’s democratic processes. The presidential Read More…
Alleged corruption: Senate may summon ex-CJN Tanko this week
The Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters may this week summon the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad over allegations of corruption. The move followed a recent petition by Acting CJN Justice Kayode Ariwoola and 13 other Supreme Court Justices that accused the ex-CJN of corruption. It Read More…